Thursday, May 26, 2011

The garden is struggling a bit these days as we can't buy a drop of rain here in Florida. Color is not abundant except here in my collection of old buckets and other containers scattered about the back patio.

These blue salvias remind me so much of lavender, which does not do well in our normally wet climate.

They start out with buds that are white...

And then, they explode into these gorgeous blue blossoms. I've been experimenting with soft focus, hope you appreciate the effect...

Scaveola in two shades of purple make a pretty showing in my old triple sink.

Purple cat's whiskers in an old cast iron kettle frame the garden cottage in the background.

Oh and an update on mother dove. Still on the nest. Things are looking good.

How bizarre that what you pray for there we have in abundance here in the UK at the moment. It's been raining with howling wind for 3 days straight now - when will it end. Wish we couldsend a little your way! :-)DianneYONKS

Oh I'm lovin' these photos Shelley dear. Beautiful blooms and beautiful containers!!! We don't get much rain here in my part of Idaho, but last night we had a good shower. It was so welcome...anything but snow! lol!hugs from here...

I'm a big fan of...ummm well...fan flowers too...no pun intended. It's one of the few pretties that deliver when it gets hot, hot, hot here in Texas!Love the soft focus. Promise me you'll use it on me the next time!Debbie

Those beautiful photos made my day better. Here in West Texas it was a dry 105 today, and my plants are suffering, especially since I have been away a lot in the past week or two. Gardening is a challenge at times, but so worth it.Laura

Antique dealer, junk lover, one of the "green" people before we even knew we were. Wife, mother of two sons, grandma to three little angels. Twice a year Mr. Sweet Pea and I make the long drive to Texas to do the Marburger Farms show. We love it and wish we lived closer. But then there are those three little angels... Never tire of looking for treasure and re-doing my home.